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Map Detail Settings on Nuvi

I have a Nuvi 780 and I noticed there is an option on under settings to change the Maps detail from Normal or More Detail. What is the big difference if I were to put it on Most, More, Normal, Less, or Least Map Detail. What do others use and what do you think is better?

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Nuvi 780

Question about POI's in Nuvi 750

Just got my Nuvi 750. Another question I have is this.
I downloaded the Walmart POI file. If I load that POI file into my Nuvi, using POI Loader, will each walmart store show up in my "favorites"?

IF after loading all those up...change my mind and lets say I only want the Texas Walmarts....what then? Is there an option or way on the unit to delete in mutiples rather than one at a time?

Nuvi 750 vs eMap (regards to POI's)

Just got my new (awsome) Nuvi 750...so far so good. I also have an older eMap that I used previously. The one thing that I don't see on the Nuvi in comparison to eMap...are POI's on the screen.

Miritary bases POI file help

I would like to make a POI file for military bases in Calf and then one for the USA. But I have no clue on how to do this. If someone could, I would be happy to send you the info so that you could make a POI file on this. I would thank you
jolleyr grin

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Southern CA Temp 76 and Sunny. Running around with my Nuvi 465T. Getting lost around the country and loving it.

Help pop up said "cannot unlock map"

Just updated to Map Navigator NT 2009 and after I've a done a hard reset, when I turn it on, a pop said cannot unlock map and I cannot see the map, although, when I plug it into my pc, the map is still there. What is going on?

Looking 4 a new Nuvi. Which one?

Hey I'm going to sell my Nuvi 350 soon and I'm looking for a unit to replace it. My question is that I like extra features on the 700s series, however, since the unit itself doesn't have a flip-up antenna, should I go with the 600s series instead? The 350 Nuvi came with all the accessories like: case, usb charger ...etc. Will the 600s series and 700s series also include them?

Garmin Parts (bracket for friction mount)

I am looking for a mounting bracket for a friction mount. The bean bag one. Does anyone know where I can buy just the mounting arm that slides into it? I can not find it on a Google search.

Thanks
Gonesouth

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"If winning isn't everything, why do they keep score" Lombardi

Upset with Nuvi 200W.. what to do??

Ok so long story short.. I recently got a Nuvi 200W and I haven't been on any long trips, but I have tested it via locations around my hometown. It will get some places correct, but other locations it will be off by as much as 1.5 miles in the WRONG direction. I am seriously thinking about returning it for the TomTom XL-S, but I haven't heard anything great about it either.

Garmin External Antenna

Has anyone noticed any advantage in using an external type antenna such as the one that plugs into the rear of the Nuvi (760)? I think they retail aroun $30.00.

Thanks

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nuvi' 2450

Selling my Garmin 350

Hey wonderful news, one of my buddy happen to have a Garmin nuvi 350 and I just borrow his and copy all the missing files into my nuvi 350 and now everything work again, except that I'm still stuck with the GPS SW Version 3.00 so now I'm selling it and already somebody want it for $240.00. Should I sell it or ask for a higher price.

3xx and 6xx Antennas positions

How do you put your antennas up? I used to always kept it straight up, until I read review from gpsmagazine that Garmin says that is should be parallel to the earth's surface.

http://www.gpsmagazine.com/2007/08/garmin_nuvi_350_review.ph...
Under figure 22

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Nuvi 350 Nuvi 3597LMT Nuvi 1450LMT Nuvi 55LM

nuvi newbie and POIs

I just purchased and set up my first GPS, the nuvi 750. After downloading the new maps (and presumably, POI) I tried it out on my own home address. What I'm finding is the Garmin POI information is outdated to the point of being scary if I were to use it in a strange town. Some if the locations it shows are more than five years out of date so far as stores being now non-existant.

Costco Garmin Nuvi 760 (5-31-2008)

Costco currently has Nuvi 760 for 350. Should I jump on this? I am currently using Nuvi 350 and Garmin C530. What additional functionality is in the Nuvi 760?

Garmin's Simulation

The speed is always 9 miles above the speed limit when I look at the speed when I use the simulation. I don't know about you, but the most I have driven is 5 mph above the limit, never more than 9.

OT: The new Pizza will replace my current blue arrow. It just basically a bigger arrow with pepperoni, cheese, and a crust.

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Nuvi 350 Nuvi 3597LMT Nuvi 1450LMT Nuvi 55LM

POI Loader for Windows not seeing device???

Hi! Can anyone help? I have a Garmin 660, downloaded the POI Loader for Windows and the software does not see my device even though the Nuvi 660 does show up in My Computer. Error message says I may need to re-set the user interface to "Garmin" or "Host". I can't see how to do this. What to do?

Garmin Nuvi 660 Traffic info missing

I am not sure if I changed a setting or something is wrong with my Nuvi 660. I don't get my traffic info on the main map anymore. I can select the traffic icon and go to the traffic maps. They show up with the same info that seems current but the info and warning don't seem to show up on my main map page anymore nor do any warnings?

Any ideas?

Happy with Garmin

I have the Nuvi 770. It works great in the States and Europe. Even though it is not perfect it is a wonderful piece of equipment. Easy to use and gets me where I need to go. Also much safer then using paper maps or written directions when by yourself. The detour and traffic avoidance works well too. Garmin puts a smile on my face.

Jim

Edit POI

How to I edit the POIs such that the alarm goes off faster? For example, the Red Light Camera and Speed Trap info don't appear until I'm right on the site.
Can I increase the warning distance??

Loading POI files on a nuvi200

I'm a new Garmin user with a nuvi200. I can use the Garmin POI loader to add the various POI files to my GPS. However, how do I add POI's with BMP indicators and alert sounds?

Thank you.

I’ve been wondering (backups)… which always gets me in trouble…

I have a question.

I seem to have read conflicting information.

First I have read that you should back-up the files on your unit.

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